OSU Beavers XC took the spectator-lined, well-manicured Mike Hodges Invitational course at Clackamas Community College in stride - even without their top three and four other teammates.  Orange- and black-clad friends and family cheered on the ladies as they raced with several of the regions' top teams - including the nationally-ranked Oregon Ducks (2) and University of Portland Pilots (33) - to a third place finish.

Stoddard Reynolds captured some awesome shots of the ladies on Saturday - an epitome of the Northwest's temparate autumn.

Thanks to all of you who came out to provide support!  The ladies are now looking forward to next Saturday's BEAVER CLASSIC at Avery Park, hosted by the Corvallis Running Project.